Obituaries

David P. Baker

David P. Baker

Oct 30, 2024

David P. Baker, age 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. He was born December 9, 1943, to Zane and Jo Ann Baker in Dayton, Ohio. David graduated from Wilber Wright High School, class of 1962 and Ohio University, class of 1966. He taught for 31 years at Dayton Public Schools. David was predeceased by his parents Zane...

Julie Darlene Morgan

Julie Darlene Morgan

Oct 28, 2024

Julie Darlene Morgan, 58, of Vandalia, Ohio passed away peacefully after a short illness on October 28, 2024. Julie was a devoted wife to Curtis Morgan for 38 wonderful years, and together they built a beautiful life filled with love and laughter. 

She was a proud mother to three children: Curtis Morgan, who is married to Jenny and is a father...

David Leslie Rodgers

David Leslie Rodgers

Oct 27, 2024

David Leslie Rodgers

Age 81, of Butler Twp., passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024, at his home. David was born May 5, 1943 in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late Bernard Leslie & Dorothy Elizabeth (Carrington) Rodgers. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two sisters, Patricia Atkins & Carole Cottle.

David was a dedicated member of the...

Iris E. Roland

Iris E. Roland

Oct 26, 2024

Iris E. Roland, 98, of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024. She was born to Walter & Hattie Adkins on October 28, 1925 in Gould City, Michigan. Iris was a former member of the First Baptist Church of Vandalia (now First Light Church) and enjoyed her grandkids. 

Preceded in death by her parents, Walter & Hattie Adkins; her beloved husband,...

David James Aycock

David James Aycock

Oct 24, 2024

David James Aycock

Age 77, of Vandalia, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at the hospice unit of the Dayton VA Medical Center. He was born to Pete & Joyce Aycock on April 20, 1947 in Brewton, Alabama. David served our country with honor in the United States Army he was a decorated combat veteran...

James "Jim" M. Morgan

James "Jim" M. Morgan

Oct 20, 2024

James M. Morgan, 72, of Kettering, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024. Jim was born to Robert & Ruth Morgan on August 15, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio. He graduated from Beavercreek High School and was the owner/operator of Rugs to Riches Carpet Cleaning. Jim attended the Living Word Church and was an avid golfer & musician. Jimmy was in a...

Steven A. King

Steven A. King

Oct 18, 2024

Steven A. "Steve" King

Age 76 of Vandalia, passed away Friday, October 18, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital after a brief illness. Steve was born September 30, 1948 in Lima, Ohio, son of the late Charles & Margaret King. Steve attended St. Joseph school in Wapakoneta, and graduated from Wapakoneta High School in 1966. He joined the US Navy Reserves, where...

Charles E. Allen

Charles E. Allen

Oct 18, 2024

ALLEN, Charles E. “Charlie”, of Huber Heights, passed way Friday, October 18, 2024, at the age of 75. Born on December 17, 1948 in West Liberty, KY, son of the late Richard & Lillie Mae Allen. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Enterprise Roofing. 

Charles is preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, Paul and Butch and...

Jeff C. Bishop

Jeff C. Bishop

Oct 16, 2024

BISHOP, Jeff C., age 71, of Vandalia passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital. Jeff was born June 11, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Guy and JoAnn Bishop. He was a 1971 graduate of Vandalia-Butler High School, earned his BA in Social Work from Wright State University He retired from Greater Dayton Premier Management.

Jeff...

Susan J. Sincerbeaux

Susan J. Sincerbeaux

Oct 15, 2024

Susan Huff Sincerbeaux, of Centerville, aged 79, passed away October 15, 2024. She was born June 11, 1945, in Dayton, Ohio. Sue attended the Vandalia Butler Schools, graduating in 1963, and received her B.S. in Education from The Ohio State University in 1967. She taught high school English for two years, the first in Puerto Rico for the U.S Navy...

David R. Birchfield

David R. Birchfield

Oct 14, 2024

David R. Birchfield

Age 73, of Tipp City, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 14, 2024. David was born June 10, 1951 in Dayton to the late John A. & Evelyn M. (Whitaker) Birchfield.

David was an avid boater at Indian Lake and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. For many years he served as a coach for the sports that his...

Tony Lee McKinley

Tony Lee McKinley

Oct 13, 2024

Tony Lee McKinley, 58, of Northridge (Dayton), passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024 at his home. Tony was born to Namen “Butch” & Doris McKinley on November 13, 1965 in Dayton, Ohio. He graduated from the Northridge High School (Dayton) Class of 1984 and worked for Protrans Dayton. Tony enjoyed watching his nieces & nephews sports activities. He was an...

Russell Anglemyer

Russell Anglemyer

Oct 12, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Russell (Russ) L. Anglemyer on October 12, 2024, at the age of 87. Russ was born to Joseph (Pappy) and Nettie (Mammy) Anglemyer on June 20, 1937, in Westville, OH. He met the love of his life and beloved wife of 51 years, Phyllis Anglemyer, in 1972. Phyllis and...

Thomas J. Brassell

Thomas J. Brassell

Oct 12, 2024

Thomas J. Brassell, 62, of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024 at his home. He was born to Ronald & Dolores Brassell on August 10, 1962 in Toledo, Ohio. Tom was a 1980 graduate of Vandalia Butler High School and had worked for Fries Machining & Tool for over 15 years. He was a member of the Troy Fish...

Georgia Ann Lloyd (Chism)

Georgia Ann Lloyd (Chism)

Oct 10, 2024

Georgia Ann Lloyd (Chism), 80, of Medway, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Danbury Senior Living in Tipp City, Ohio. She was born to George & Vena Lay on August 29, 1944 in Hignite Hollow (Bell County), Kentucky. Georgia was a member of the Valley Street Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was a graduate of Northridge High School (Dayton) and...

Willie B. Saylor

Willie B. Saylor

Oct 9, 2024

Willie B. Saylor

Age 96, of Port Charlotte, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at HCA Florida Hospital, West Palm Beach, Florida. He accepted Jesus Christ as his savior. He was born on July 7, 1928 in Pigeon Roost, Kentucky to Carr Saylor and Vina Catherine Saylor.

He was preceded in death by his loving...

Clyde Richard Bruckman Sr.

Clyde Richard Bruckman Sr.

Oct 9, 2024

BRUCKMAN, Clyde Richard, Sr. of Vandalia passed away peacefully at the Hospice of Dayton on October 9, 2024, at the age of 96. He was preceded in death by his daughter Sue Ellen Keeler (Robert) and his infant daughter Cynthia. 

Throughout his life he enjoyed fishing, golf and winters spent at their condo in Florida. He also loved watching his grandsons...

Doris J. McKinley

Doris J. McKinley

Oct 8, 2024

Doris J. McKinley, 80, of Northridge, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born to Murray & Mary Sayler on June 12, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio. Doris was a member of Northridge Church of the Nazarene and retired from Montgomery County Educational Service Center after over 30 years of service. 

She is preceded in death by...

Duane A. Deal

Duane A. Deal

Oct 8, 2024

Duane Allen Deal, 71, of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024. He was born to Richard & Barbara Deal on June 7, 1953 in Troy, Ohio. Duane is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Dawn Callison. 

Duane was a graduate of Vandalia Butler High School and McPherson College in Kansas. He was a member of First Light...

David R. Spangler

David R. Spangler

Oct 6, 2024

David Rowland Spangler, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather,, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 6 2024, in Thomasville, Georgia. Born on March 2, 1939, in Columbus, Ohio, David lived a life dedicated to his work, faith, and family.

David was a hardworking truck driver for Trinity Industries out of Dallas, Texas, a role that afforded him the opportunity to travel...